At a Glance

We work in Dekpor, Ghana where all residents live below the poverty level and face a daily struggle to survive.

Our Areas of Focus:

Education

Water

Nutrition

Health care

Sanitation

Sponsorships (children and educators)

One of our directors lives in Dekpor—we are able to work with the residents of Dekpor to best service their needs.
Our overhead is minimal (our only expenses are maintaining our domain status, annual financial statements, and foreign
exchange costs), so your donation goes exactly where you allocate it! We are volunteers who work hard to make the most
of every dollar donated.

Dekpor School Development Organisation is a registered Canadian charity and recognized NGO in Ghana. (Since 2011)

Endorsements

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I am always keen to support DSDO for the super grass roots work that they do.
I know that any money donated to DSDO truly goes towards the amazing work that they do in Ghana and is not spent on
administration and advertising, quite literally every penny is well spent. As someone who has donated, it is very rewarding
to see the great work DSDO is going and the difference this is making to the community and children in
Dekpor.

Ellie GreenwoodNorth Vancouver, British Columbia

There are so many wonderful and worthy charities out there...how do you pick
just one? When I learned that 100% of my donation goes to Dekpor, my desire to support DSDO became instantaneous. I
am unaware of any other charity like them. When pictures are posted of the Dekpor children’s smiling faces, it simply
makes my day. God Bless them all...I wish I could do more.

Louise DyerAurora, Ontario

For a very long time we have been searching for the right charitable
organization in Africa. We wanted to be involved with an organization that was transparent, non-denominational,
and that was truly making a difference in a community. When we were introduced to Dekpor School Development Organisation,
we were immediately struck by the simplicity of what they do and the impact that it has. Every dollar raised goes directly
to those who need it. But more than that, these people ASK the community that they serve, what they need. They PARTNER with
the community that they serve. And they make true IMPACTFUL CHANGE. Our family has been honoured and privileged to
support this wonderful charity, and to be able to see the meaningful and positive changes that have been made in
Dekpor.

Joanne McPhail & Jim GraszatBarrie, Ontario

I have absolutely no reservations about sponsoring a student or making a
donation to DSDO. I’ve visited Dekpor Basic School 3 times in the last 4 years, including two 6-week stints as a volunteer
teacher. In that short time, I've seen firsthand how donated dollars translate directly into bettering the lives of these
students. I've witnessed the growth of school facilities (eg. library, computer lab and additional classrooms) and I'm
continually impressed with the students' enthusiasm and academic progress. Sadly, still too many children come and leave
school hungry.

I wholeheartedly encourage others to sponsor a child or make a donation to DSDO.

Ken GlanceToronto, Ontario

It is so rewarding to donate to a smaller charity as even a small amount
has such an impact. I was able to see for myself how effectively the money is used and what wonderful changes the whole
community benefits from as a result.

When you see the smile on a child's face when he receives a pair of second hand trainers, the first shoes he's ever had,
you see what this charity is all about.

Lucy RomynEast Sussex, England

DSDO has offered us the opportunity to sponsor a child in a true one-to-one relationship that we haven’t seen anywhere else. We
view it as a long term relationship that will grow and evolve with the child (and our own children) to adulthood. The change that this small
team is able to make for every dollar raised is truly astounding. This is the ultimate grassroots organization!

John and Shauna R.Squamish, BC

I had been looking for a way to help in Africa where my employees could know the direct impact of every dollar used. I was
introduced to DSDO and it was exactly what we were looking for-- a flow through of funds directly to the people and projects that needed it,
and virtually no overhead expense. The passion is infectious and one can't help but be inspired to support this great cause and be appreciative
that there are people like this doing the hard work, while all we need to do to support them is give financially. Thank you and keep up the good
work, DSDO!

Craig BuschBusch Systems, Barrie, Ontario

I've been to Dekpor. I met with the teachers and students and was inspired by the enthusiasm of both.
This is real world in your face positive work to change the destiny of these kids. Teach a child, change their future! I have been fortunate to
sponsor a young man from Dekpor. I have seen how going to school has changed this young man and the opportunities that will be available to him on
his completion of high school. It is without a doubt one of the most rewarding experiences of my life.

Dekpor Basic School is providing hope for hundreds of children. Your money goes to the kids; I wholeheartedly recommend Dekpor School Development
Organisation.

Mike KellyFlorida, USA

Latest News

June 15, 2015

Whoa! Thanks to the Rotary Club of Aurora for their generous
$4000 donation and giving Carol the
floor twice in a matter of weeks!

Rotary Club of Aurora presents Carol with $4000 donation!

June 10, 2015

We are having three JHS3 graduates trained by NEWIG so they can learn how to make soap (as well
as learn a variety of other worthwhile disciplines). Thanks to the Facebook people who watched and volunteered to
cover the fees!

June 8, 2015

Thank you to Omars Shoes in Aurora for donating a box of shoes!!! Raz is continuing to collect
gently used running shoes for us.

May 28, 2015

We launched our hen project. Thanks to
Lynn and friends for financing Phase 1! Fifteen different
students are giving this a whirl. We are hoping that providing a sustainable source of protein makes a great impact!

Hen Project

May 26, 2015

The bricks are being cut for the Dome town toilet! (photo album coming)

May 15, 2015

We just keep having more and more people decide they want to change the life of a child. There
are now 37 elementary children being sponsored, 6 high school students, and 3 apprentices!

May 13, 2015

A big thank you to Kempenfelt Rotary for their donation of
$1000! Carol has been invited to speak at
their club two times, and this is the second time they have
made a wonderful donation!

Carol with Mike Smiley, Kempenfelt Rotary

May 8, 2015

Thank you to the leadership team and
Mme Nacarrato for selling bracelets at
Minesing Central
Public School… $376 was sold the week leading up to Mother's Day. Add that to what they
sold earlier this school year, and their grand total was
$1126!

May 7, 2015

Thank you to David Kangas and the student council of
Dr. G.W. Williams in Aurora for selling $312 worth of bracelets.

David at Dr. G.W. Williams School

April 2015

UNREAL!!! Two huge anonymous donations have been made that will allow us to build town toilets,
complete with a rain harvesting system and hand-washing stations in Dekpor Dome!!! We are SO excited to be able to
attack the sanitation situation!

Thanks to Ken Glance who headed back to Dekpor AGAIN. This time he had more than 100 pounds of running shoes from
Highvew Public School (in Aurora) with him!

Shoes from HighviewFall 2014

We got new shoes!Thanks Highview!

March 2, 2015

Yay! Another elementary student has been sponsored by one of the
Kempenfelt Rotarians who listened to Carol's talk on Wednesday! Now we're at 33 Dekpor Basic School children being fully sponsored! This is such a HUGE thing that allows a child hope for their future ...what a gift!

February 26, 2015

A new girl has been sponsored! We're at 32 elementary, 6 high school, and 3 apprentice students!

February 25, 2015

Thank you to the
Kempenfelt Rotary Club of Barrie for inviting Carol to come back to speak! It was a pleasure to get to share all of the wonderful achievements we've accomplished in the past year.

February 23 & 24, 2015

Ketu North held a sports day and Dekpor Basic came back the winners of 5 of the 6 competitions! Fantastic!

February 23, 2015

AWESOME! Today 20 new children were put on the
food programme! We are now feeding 105 students!

February 18, 2015

Thanks to Richmond Rose Public School in Richmond Hill. At Valentine's Day they made and sold friendship bracelets and raised a whopping
$1130.33 to be put toward our food programme! Such awesome news!

February 15, 2015

Linda headed back to Ghana with 50 lbs of soccer goods. Thanks to AYSC for your ongoing support!

February 2015

Thanks to Minesing Central's Leadership Team and Mme Nacarrato and Collier Street Dental for selling $960 worth of jewellery.

January 2015

Former Semester at Sea student, Erica Lieppman, was very touched by her experience in Dekpor. This year for her birthday she ran an Indiegogo campaign to raise money for DSDO and collected
$2411! Thank you Erica, for sharing your birthday with the children of Dekpor!

Erica in Dekpor

December 2014

Looking to get a Christmas gift
for someone who is seemingly impossible to buy for??? A tribute gift
is just the thing! You can choose the wording for the eCard. See our
Donation page for details.

November 2014

It's official... we've got clean water! (Borehole album coming soon!)

October 30, 2014

Lucy Romyn arrives for a whirlwind visit in Dekpor and brings lots of
shoes and 3 laptops (thanks to Shoreham College for your help). Linda and Ab took her to view the
pavilion classroom she funded.

Lucy watches happy kids!

Lucy with Abrahamin front of Pavilion Classroom

October 25, 2014

Linda started doling out the 226 pairs of shoes.
The parents are so pleased; the kids are so excited! See the
Shoes photo album.

New shoes; new jersey; new book!

October 23, 2014

Linda returns to Ghana with 10 pieces of luggage stuffed with
shoes, laptops, pillowcase dresses,
belts, and some soccer clothes!

Van with 9 of 10 Suitcases

Shoes and Laptopson Airport Trolley

October 22, 2014

Carol was invited to speak at Minesing Central Public School. The leadership team
is going to sell bracelets.

Minesing Central Public School

October 20, 2014

Highview Public School's shoe drive was a huge success!
121 pairs of very gently used, and some brand new, shoes were donated. They
will be heading to Dekpor in February.

October 19, 2014

Our second time participating in the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon...and it was a great day!
$11,367 raised for our food programme. See the photo album
for more details.

DSDO Directors at Marathon

October 11, 2014

A couple of years ago, Linda submitted a proposal to the
Standard Chartered Bank in Accra, and they just came
through with a wonderful donation of 100 desks for our older students. With our enrollment just under 800, this furniture is much
needed! See
Step-by-Step 2014.

September 22, 2014

Barriston Services Limited
donated 19 laptops!! What an incredible difference that will
make in our computer lab!

September 15, 2014

The new school year has begun at Dekpor Basic.

September 12, 2014

Thanks to Sophie, the Leadership Team, and Mme Naccarato of
Minesing Central P.S., a crazy pile of running shoes
was collected in just a few days!

September 12, 2014

Thanks to Busch Systems for collecting 30 lbs of shoes!

August 31, 2014

Thanks to Mackenzie Clark and the campers at
Big Canoe Camp in Bracebridge, 33 macramé belts were
made for our students and will be heading to Dekpor in October.

Mackenzie & Friend Making Belts

Making Belts

Macrame Belts

August 28, 2014

Wow! We've had 6 new students sponsored this month! We now have 30 elementary, 6 high school and
3 apprentice students under our wing! If you are interested, read our
Child Sponsorship FAQ .

August 23, 2014

Barrie Dragon Boat Festival, year 2!
Busch Systems and
BDO Barrie have done it
again. This time they raised a whopping $5714.10!

Busch Buccaneers

BDO Dragon Boat

August 22, 2014

The commissioning for the borehole happened today! Yippee...what an accomplishment! (photo album coming soon)

August 20, 2014

Ledgir House of British Columbia made an amazing donation that is being used to help with
our borehole project! Wow!!!

August 19, 2014

Thank you to the Newmarket Running Room for inviting Carol to come and talk. May your
October 19th run be fueled by gratitude!

August 13, 2014

DSDO has donated funds to help open the local clinic. We have paid for 3 desks, 6 chairs, shelving
units and 2 benches. (photo album coming soon)

July 28, 2014

'Summer' Vacation School has started and will continue for the next 5 weeks. It's a great chance for our fully
sponsored and food programme kids to get some extra math and language work done when the student-teacher ratio is much lower.
We have hired 6 of our DSDO teachers to deliver the classes. Photos here.

July 24, 2014

The water tower is getting taller!

July 16, 2014

Tribute gifting is a wonderful thing! Because of
Karen Burke's special birthday
on July 16th, several of her friends donated towards both the food programme and teachers' wages. We took some of that food money and held
an end of year celebration lunch that we called 'We Love Karen'. See the photos.

July 11, 2014

Concrete for the second level of the tower was poured.

July 11, 2014

Third day of National Health Insurance card registration at the school. Thank you to
Busch Systems for making this happen!

July 4, 2014

Thanks to
Ken Glance for volunteering at the school again this year. Today was his last day.

July 3, 2014

Concrete for the water tower was poured! (photo album coming soon)

July 1, 2014

Thanks to a generous donation from
Linda and Abraham, our new computer lab is up and functional!